Ruth Aldrich

Ruth J. Aldrich, age 92, formerly of Helena, passed away on Tues., Oct. 13, 2015. She was born on October 21, 1922 in Fostoria to Samuel and Daisy (Ward) Trafelet. Ruth was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Shiloh United Methodist Church Ladies Auxiliary, and the Rollersville Civic Club. On May 31, 1941, Ruth married Donald C. Aldrich in Helena, and he passed away on Sept. 21, 1996. Together, they had two children whom survive; Kenneth (Sarah) Aldrich of Ellicott City, MD and Sharon (Bill) Ward of Pemberville; grandchildren: Brian (Faith) Ward of CA and Eric (Marna) Ward of Perrysburg; Mike Aldrich of RI and Cindy Aldrich of FL; and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Harold Magraine; her sisters, Grace Iler, Helen Iler and Esther Loper; and her brothers, Purl Trafelet, and Leonard Trafelet. Family and friends are welcomed to the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home in Gibsonburg on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, from 2-5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, beginning at 3 p.m. An additional hour of visitation will be held prior to the start of the funeral service. Burial will follow at Metzgar Cemetery, Helena. Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church or to Bridge Hospice.